Morgan Stanley’s BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings rise 23% in Q2
Morgan Stanley’s reported IBIT holdings rose to 16.5 million shares in Q2, while Ether ETF positions and several crypto-linked stocks also increased.
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August 14, 2026, 3:29 pmMorgan Stanley’s reported IBIT holdings rose to 16.5 million shares in Q2, while Ether ETF positions and several crypto-linked stocks also increased.
JPMorgan reported a 25% increase in its Bitcoin ETF position and more than quadrupled its Ether ETF position in the second quarter.
Hyperscale Data sold 685 bitcoin for approximately $43 million as it reduced debt and funded its Michigan AI data center.
The rapid surge in Bitcoin futures open interest highlights increased market volatility and potential shifts in investor sentiment, impacting future price dynamics.
MSCI's decision to maintain index inclusion for Bitcoin treasury firms sustains institutional interest and supports the broader adoption of crypto assets.
Norges Bank Investment Management also disclosed a new $88 million stake in Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine.
Hyperscale Data's Bitcoin sale to reduce debt enhances financial stability, enabling strategic focus on AI data centers and future growth.
MSCI's proposal could significantly impact passive investment flows, potentially leading to volatility in stocks heavily reliant on asset holdings.
The Bitcoin price has extended its correction down to a reduction of 4% ($2,600).